On Tue, May 02, 2006 at 12:39:06PM +0100, John Seago wrote:
Has anyone had any experience with either of the following; the "Linux" Keyboard: http://www.cherrycorp.com/english/cymotion-line/cymotion-line_master_linux.h... or more practically a washable one as shown on the Gadget show the other week: http://www.hela.co.uk/helashop/customer/product.php?productid=14
Unfortunately not, I'm looking at getting a new keyboard without a number pad as i want to regain a bit more deskspace and knowing what to buy without trying it is a bit tricky as there aren't many shops that allow you to try *every* possible keyboard. In the range i've looked at there is options starting at about 5 quid going all the way up to 150 quid!
My only problem is that I learned to type 40 years ago on a Monotype keyboard, from the days when printing was still done with hot metal type, where the keys were balanced against compressed air, and a very light touch was needed not to get repeated letters. Every so often I have trouble logging in as my touch is too light for the keyboard I have.
You could try and find some keyboard that is described as "laptop style" as they usually have lighter keys which may help.
A further point, how does one set up an 88 key keyboard? I can't see one in xorgconfig
You set it up as a 105 key keyboard and just ignore the bit that you don't have a number pad as far as i know.
Thanks Adam